often be overwhelming when given an estimate into the thousands of dollars to repair your plumbing or sewer system. Often homeowners don’t think about getting a second opinion because they usually trust the plumber they are dealing with.
Often the repairs are small enough in cost where it’s not worth it to shop around it. For example, if a plumber gives you an estimate of $380 to repair your broken water line, and you think another plumber will do it for a lot less, you’ve already wasted the first plumbers time, for potentially no savings at all. These type of scenarios are hardly worth a 2nd opinion.
However, if your plumbing problem or sewer repair estimate includes the word “excavation” or “dig” or any other description of digging up your property or extensive plumbing repairs exceeding $2000 or more then, YES… You should definitely get a second opinion from another qualified plumber, preferably one who can inspect your system with a sewer and drain camera. $2000 is a very conservative estimate too, most sewer and drain repairs/replacements run over $6000 and as high as $25,000 or more depending on how you are connected to city services.
For example, does your plumbing connect to city services at the sidewalk, or in the middle of the street? Yeah, that can make a major difference in cost and you’ll be looking for alternatives that your plumber may or may not have explained to you.
Why Get A Second Opinion On Plumbing Repairs?
Plumbing systems, although fairy simple, are far beyond the technical skills of most homeowners. There are many plumbing companies out there who keep afloat by pushing very expensive (often unneeded) plumbing repairs that involve extensive excavation of the sewer system. As desperate as your specific plumbing situation might be, it’s always best to get another plumber on scene to diagnose the problem and offer solutions too.
Often the first company may have neglected to tell you specifics that could alter your avenues of available repair, instead choosing to tell or sell you the worst case scenario and most profitable repair for them.
What Are Your Other Plumbing Repair Options?
This exactly why you get a second opinion! Worst case scenario the plumber is able to confirm what the first plumber told you, but might also be able to offer you other avenues of repair. The best case scenario is your plumber is able to diagnose the problem, or discount the previous diagnosis altogether and you’re out for the service call. That’s a lot better than spending $15,000 on an excavation to your sewer system.
How Much Will a Second Opinion On My Plumbing Cost?
It’s tough to give a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Your second opinion cost will vary depending on how much time the plumber spends diagnosing and documenting the problems and what diagnostic equipment is used to inspect your sewer or plumbing system. A good rough estimate would be $100 – $500 for the “average” second opinion on your plumbing system. It’s certainly not worth it for smaller projects but if your plumbing estimate is for $2000 or more, a second opinion might save you money.
If you have a commercial building or plumbing system that is much larger than a household or conventional system then the cost of your 2nd opinion might be in the ballpark of $500 – $1000 or more but if you’re facing a repair bill exceeding $20,000 then it’s not going to be a bad idea.
Who Provides Second Opinions On Plumbing Repairs in Denton, TX?
Denton’s Emergency Plumbing provides expert plumbing and sewer system inspections and repair solutions for plumbing disasters of any size or scale for both residential and commercial customers. If you’re facing an expensive plumbing repair into the thousands of dollars then give us a call and we’d be happy to provide with our expert opinion.